Mihara Garden

Mihara Garden is located in Mihara district of Nagasaki City and was designed by world-renowned garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara. Ishihara has achieved international recognition by winning 12 gold medals at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including 8 consecutive victories. Born in Nagasaki in 1958, Ishihara studied the traditional Japanese art of ikebana at age 22, developing his unique philosophy that integrates flowers and greenery into urban landscapes to create healing environments.

The garden serves as one of Nagasaki's most popular tourist attractions, creating relaxing spaces filled with natural beauty. Beyond the main garden, the complex includes several specialized facilities designed around Ishihara's vision of connecting nature with daily life. The Chelsea Guesthouse 01 offers accommodations with panoramic views of Nagasaki City from guest rooms, while Mihara Dining Giverny serves seasonal menus featuring vegetables grown in the garden itself, including garden salad lunches and French-style dinners incorporating local Nagasaki ingredients.

Visitors can explore various themed areas within the garden that showcase Ishihara's award-winning design philosophy. The complex also houses specialty shops including trico, a general store focused on connecting nature, people, and objects, and Totish, an arts and crafts shop selling handmade children's clothing and colorful designed goods. The garden features medicinal cuisine experiences using fresh vegetables grown on-site, providing visitors with a comprehensive sensory experience of Ishihara's sustainable garden concept.

The garden is located approximately 15 minutes by car from Nagasaki Station or 5 minutes on foot from Teraida bus stop. Free parking is available but limited to 10 spaces. Visitors planning to dine at Mihara Dining Giverny should make advance reservations by calling 095-801-4068 during operating hours (11am-6pm).